Tonight’s final hour of “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip” was a reminder of all that was wonderful and trying about the series.

History was examined, a baby was born as a show died; a bonded pair of guys expressed love for one another and two couples were cemented for the moment. Aaron Sorkin took these rich characters to great heights, then allowed them to be speechy. He indulged in brilliant passages about patriotism, free speech, parenthood, soldiering, coupledom and the commercial realities of the American broadcasting system; he gave us great, idealized sermonettes, then he spilled over into talky.

He made us laugh, brought us to the brink of tears, and made cynics marvel at the sentimentality of it all. We’ll miss “Studio 60,” we’ll remember that it was equal parts touching and excessive, funny and irritating.

I will watch the next episode of Studio 60 in 10 minutes. I just finished reading some blogs on the show that aired in other time zones already. Now I know this is the last episode. Now I know it wraps up a lot, but rather quickly. Now I know it is coming out on DVD. I already knew the cast was an amazing ensemble, the banter was intelligent and witty, and the characters compelling. I also knew the topics ran the range from humorous to deeply touching and/or troubling. I really enjoyed it, though it was on too late for this working woman. I miss West Wing. Studio 60 inspired hope for engaging TV, but it struggled. I’m not versed enough in the industry to interpret that. All I know is that I really enjoyed it, and TV viewing is now, with the passing of Studio 60, less interesting than ever for me. Good thing I love to read. Good-bye for now Studio 60. I’ll consider getting the DVD.

#2 Comment By CindiPete On June 28, 2007 @ 11:12 pm

I will watch the next episode of Studio 60 in 10 minutes. I just finished reading some blogs on the show that aired in other time zones already. Now I know this is the last episode. Now I know it wraps up a lot, but rather quickly. Now I know it is coming out on DVD. I already knew the cast was an amazing ensemble, the banter was intelligent and witty, and the characters compelling. I also knew the topics ran the range from humorous to deeply touching and/or troubling. I really enjoyed it, though it was on too late for this working woman. I miss West Wing. Studio 60 inspired hope for engaging TV, but it struggled. I’m not versed enough in the industry to interpret that. All I know is that I really enjoyed it, and TV viewing is now, with the passing of Studio 60, less interesting than ever for me. Good thing I love to read. Good-bye for now Studio 60. I’ll consider getting the DVD.

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